Scope
Reference
C20252627
Description
Provision of industry TV audience viewing data with permission for Ofcom to publish this for any regulatory purpose.
Ofcom requires this data in order to provide evidence in its regulatory duties in relation to PSB, aspects of Comms Act responsibilities and the recent Media Act legislation.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,004,445 excluding VAT
- £1,205,334 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 10 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMTZ-3499-ZWHM
114 St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4BE
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@barb.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ofcom
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQZ-1663-NWMN
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
United Kingdom
Email: procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Website: http://www.ofcom.org.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government